In the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
As everyone congregated for the Zoo’s 50th anniversary party at the
amphitheatre, the tense atmosphere was obvious. All the animals could not
help but think maliciously: I’m so much better than them. And as the swan
danced, the otters jeered, “Looks like someone was too proud to admit they
needed practice.”
“Well it’s not like you otters are any better, sleeping all day or bearing
kids instead of practising your item.” the panda scoffed loudly.
“Says the clan stingy pokers,” the elephants trumpeted.
The swan then squawked, “You smelly and attention-seeking elephants have
no right to talk!”
“Keep quiet, you fowl! Don’t get involved in our mammalian politics!” the
rest roared.
The argument soon erupted into an all-out riot as everyone attacked each
other baselessly. Slowly, everyone’s flaws pointed out by the cat seemed
clearer and more magnified in each other’s eyes. The foolish animals
failed to realise their rash actions were caused by believing in the
imagination of a single cat.
A needle-like jab to their abdomen was what ended the brawl. With a thud,
the animals saw each other fall to the floor in slow motion. The following
silence was piercing.
Drifting off, they faintly heard the deliverance of the most shocking form
of enlightenment.
“You’re all animals, so play nice.”
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